18g Protein Lentil Burger Recipe
18g Protein Lentil Burger Recipe proves plants handle protein better than ex-boyfriends handle responsibility during difficult conversations honestly.
This vegan 18g Protein Lentil Burger Recipe transforms simple lentils into hearty patties with confidence and flavor.
18g Protein Lentil Burger Recipe delivers comfort, strength, and satisfaction, because dinner deserves reliability without emotional complications tonight.
18g Protein Lentil Burger Recipe
18g Protein Lentil Burger Recipe features seasoned lentil patties with classic burger toppings for a filling vegan meal.
Ingredients
- Cooked lentils — 2 cups
- Breadcrumbs — ½ cup
- Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
- Garlic — 2 cloves minced
- Soy sauce — 1 tablespoon
- Smoked paprika — 1 teaspoon
- Onion powder — 1 teaspoon
- Salt — ½ teaspoon
- Black pepper — ¼ teaspoon
- Burger buns — 4
- Lettuce — 4 leaves
- Tomato — 1 large sliced
Instructions
- Place lentils (2 cups) in a mixing bowl.
- Mash until thick but slightly textured.
- Add breadcrumbs (½ cup) and soy sauce (1 tablespoon).
- Stir in garlic (2 cloves), smoked paprika (1 teaspoon), and onion powder (1 teaspoon).
- Season with salt (½ teaspoon) and black pepper (¼ teaspoon).
- Form mixture into 4 patties.
- Heat olive oil (2 tablespoons) in a skillet.
- Cook patties 6–7 minutes per side until firm.
- Assemble burgers using buns, lettuce, and tomato.
Notes
Nutritional values (per serving)
Calories: 390Total Fat: 9 g
Saturated Fat: 1 g
Carbohydrates: 58 g
Fiber: 13 g
Protein: 18 g
Vitamins and minerals (per serving)
Iron: 28%Folate: 35%
Magnesium: 20%
Potassium: 17%
Phosphorus: 18%
Any additional notes/tips to enhance the flavor for the recipe
- Toast buns before serving.
- Add caramelized onions.
- Spread vegan garlic sauce.
- Chill patties briefly before cooking.
- Add pickles for crunch.
